EditorialComment: Maphisa moment must spark Matobo’s rise
It reflects the enduring spirit of Ubuntu that defines our communities—an openness, pride and unity that resonates far beyond the district’s borders.
By Southern Eye
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Zimbabwe @ 46: long weekend packed with festivals, sport and outdoor escapes
As Zimbabwe marks its 46th Independence Day on Saturday, the long weekend offers far more than the official state ceremony in Maphisa,
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 17, 2026
Maphisa tunes in: Radio silence ends as region prepares for independence
For the most vulnerable, particularly the elderly, the loss of radio—the most accessible medium—meant the news effectively disappeared.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 12, 2026
Govt races to finish Independence Torch site
The battle involved a day-long confrontation that resulted in significant casualties, including civilians.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 10, 2026
Scarrah fuses maskandi and Afro-fusion to create feel-good sounds
Born in Maphisa, Matobo district, Scarrah says music was never just a hobby but a calling.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Apr. 9, 2026
Matobo council gets fraction of devolution funds
Despite the shortfall, council has managed to procure a motorised backhoe loader using the funds.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 9, 2026
Matobo parents fume over independence regalia
Parents who spoke to Sunday Southern Eye said the cost could exclude children from poorer households.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 15, 2026
Mat’land stakeholders cry foul over Uhuru tender ‘marginalisation’
Moyo questioned the logic of reserving meaningful development for national events, insisting that progress should be continuous.
By Nizbert Moyo
Mar. 12, 2026
Matobo women spearhead initiative to preserve indigenous African cuisines
A GROUP of rural women is leading an innovative initiative to preserve African cuisines, ensuring they are not lost to time but instead passed down through generations.
By Margaret Lubinda
Mar. 4, 2026
